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Recent Obituaries in Chillicothe, OH
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Chillicothe, OH area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Donald Mcneal
Feb 10, 2019
Donald Lee McNeal, 81, of Springboro, formerly of Chillicothe, peacefully passed away 11:30 am, Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the Sycamore Hospital, Miamisburg. He was born July 31, 1937 in Chillicothe to the late Donald and Beatrice Brown McNeal. On September 12, 1958 he married Shirley A. True McNeal, who survives. Also surviving are his three children, Donald L. McNeal,...
Carl Rebman
Feb 8, 2019
Carl Joseph Rebman, 84, of Chillicothe, went to heaven in the early morning hours of February 8, 2019, following a short-term illness. He was born on August 8, 1934 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Herbert and Agnes (Kenz) Rebman. Surviving is the love of his life, Karen (Wetzel) Rebman. They shared almost 60 wonderful years of love and laughter...
Rick Adams
Feb 5, 2019
Rick R. Adams, 50, of Londonderry, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Grant Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1969 in Washington C.H. to the late Lee and Helen Marie Russell Adams. Survivors include a brother, Terry (JoLynn) Adams, Bainbridge; three nieces, Leah, Laurren, and Larra Potts; a step-daughter, Courtley Williams; great-niece and nephew, Nova and D. J.;...
Leann Potts
Feb 4, 2019
Leann Marie Potts, 46, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly February 4, 2019 at her residence. She was born June 20, 1972 in Washington C.H. to the late Lee and Helen Marie Russell Adams. Survivors include three daughters, Leah Potts, Columbus and Laurren and Larra Potts, of Chillicothe; a step-daughter, Alexis Potts, Lancaster; two grandchildren, Nova and D. J.; a brother, Terry...
Thomas Littler
Feb 4, 2019
Thomas Steven Littler, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 4, 2019, at his home. He was born on July 5, 1955, to the late Thomas and Bettie (Phillips) Littler. On May 21, 2007, he married Rae Lisa Brown, and they shared 8 years of marriage before her passing on August 10, 2015. Surviving are his four children,...
Hugo Bartram
Feb 4, 2019
Hugo Carl "Ugg" Bartram Jr., 58, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly 3:20 am, February 4, 2019 at his home. He was born February 20, 1960 to the late Hugo and Bertha Bennett Bartram Sr. He married Kathy M. Anz, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Jessica Bartram and Justin (Maggie) Bartram, of Chillicothe; two grandchildren, Madelyn and Abigail; and several...
Lewis Ruth
Feb 3, 2019
Lewis Edward Ruth, 52, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 3, 2019, following an ongoing illness. He was born on April 15, 1966 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Lewis Ruth and Linda Riffe Gilliam. In addition to his mother, surviving are two children, Lewis Edward (Vanessa) Chandler, and Jessica Chandler; eight grandchildren, Chrissy, Liam, Keelie, Kaelen, Kya,...
Evelyn Messel
Feb 1, 2019
Evelyn Louise Messel, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday afternoon, February 1, 2019, at her home, following a brief illness. She was born October 10, 1929, in Chillicothe to the late George V. McCorkle and Gladys (Caplinger) Kellough. On August 13, 1962, she was married to Forrest U. "Fo" Messel, and together they shared over 36 years of marriage before...
Edith Sewards
Feb 1, 2019
Edith E. Sewards, 92, of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord and Heavenly Father after 92 blessed years, February 1, 2019 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home. She was born August 7, 1926 in Ross Co. to the late Enoch and Gladys Netter Scales. On October 31, 1949 she married Robert I. Sewards, who died June 30, 2012, having shared...
Patricia Alexander
Jan 31, 2019
On January 31, 2019, at 3:00am, our beautiful mom slipped peacefully away in her sleep to be met by our father, who passed less than 4 months before. Pat was born April 2, 1939, the first of 10 children born to the late Frances and Carl Jones, Sr. Left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss are her daughter...
Carolyn Thompson
Jan 30, 2019
Carolyn Thompson, 73 of Chillicothe passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on January 30, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Larry Thompson. She is survived by her children Jeff (DeAnn) Thompson of Croton, OH, and Melissa (Woody) Hickman of Westerville. She is also survived by...
Mary Davis
Jan 30, 2019
Mary E. Davis, 81, died at 8:41am Wednesday January 30, 2019, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1937, in St. Johns, Newfoundland, to the late John T. and Ellen (Cunningham) Mallard. She is survived by: her husband of nearly 45 years, Karl F. Davis, Chillicothe; daughters Denice (Rick) Parker, South Salem, Toni (Jim) Murcek, Omaha, NE;...
Margaret Stepp
Jan 30, 2019
Margaret L. Stepp, 94, of Circleville, died at 6:40am January 30, 2019, at Berger Hospital. She was the widow of Charles Marshall Stepp, who preceded her in death in 1993. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Earl Edward (Jackie) Stepp, Circleville; grandchildren: Trisha (Daniel) Yates, Shawn Stepp, Julie Stepp, Shannon Stepp, Shane Stepp, Laura Stepp; and many great-grandchildren, including a...
Dianne Swingle
Jan 26, 2019
Dianne S. Swingle, age 83, of Wellston, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born April 3, 1935 in Barberton, Ohio to the late George H. Hill and Ritchie Ervin Hill. Dianne was a 1953 graduate of Wellston High School. She was a member of the Wellston Church of the Nazarene and...
Josephine Davis
Jan 25, 2019
Josephine Davis, 84, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday morning, January 25, 2019, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born July 5, 1934, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Herbert Harris and Etta Mae Green. Surviving are her two children, Terry A. Davis, of Chillicothe, and Garry A. Holmes, of Hillsboro; four grandchildren, Harley (Ryan) Reynolds, Olivia...
Lynda Grimes
Jan 24, 2019
Lynda Sue Grimes, 67, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly January 24, 2019, at her residence. She was born March 3, 1951 in Chillicothe to the late Garrett M. Ford and Lucinda Higginbotham Ford Current. Survivors include two children, James (Colleen) Taylor, Red Oak, TX and Michelle (Milton) Copley, Chillicothe; five grandchildren, Cameron, Brandy, Jonathon, Wyatt and Monty; four great-grandchildren; two sisters,...
Floyd Newsome
Jan 20, 2019
Floyd Newsome, 88, of Chillicothe, died Sunday, January 20, 2019, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH. He was born September 27, 1930 in Fleming Co., KY to the late Dewey and Girlie Hall Newsome. On October 4, 1952 he married Ruth Crawford, who survives. Also surviving is a son, Andrew (Erin) Newsome, of Mt. Sterling; 6 grandchildren,...
Karen Degen
Jan 18, 2019
Karen Lee Degen, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday morning, January 18, 2019, at Signature Healthcare in Chillicothe. She was born June 30, 1941, in Spencerville, Ohio to the late Raymond O. and Virginia M. (Savidge) Zuber. Surviving is her loving life partner of 27 years, Buford D. Bradley, of Chillicothe; her children, Melody Smallridge, of Chillicothe, Douglas (Ginette) Degen,...
Mark Hall
Jan 17, 2019
Mark A. Hall, 56, died at 10:32am January 17, 2019, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born October 19, 1962, in Cleveland, OH, to Joseph and Opal (Lilly) Hall. Mark is survived by his best friend and daughter Penny Hall, and her husband Cole Coppel; grandchildren: Cashius Coppel, Milton Beverly and Ellie Mae Coppel; his special friend Regina Dunn, all...
Sally Lemley
Jan 15, 2019
Sally M. Lemley, 89, died at 1:00am January 15, 2019, at Signature Healthcare following an extended illness. She was born September 13, 1929, in Hattiesburg, MS, to the late Willie and Lillie Mae (Hand) Moye. Mrs. Lemley was the widow of Donald E. Lemley, who preceded her in death on December 28, 2012. Surviving are her children: Alan Lemley, of...
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